Tag Archives: California

Opening and Closing

Posted on October 1, 2017 by thewineraconteur

The city of Plymouth, Michigan was celebrating their 150’th Anniversary so off to celebrate. A young lady that is an alumna of my old Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Detroit was one of the featured artist entered into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Benedict Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, La Riconda Ranch, Sandford Vineyard, Sandford Winery and Vineyards, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Terlato Family Winery | Leave a comment

Monterey Shipment

Posted on September 29, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I recently received three new wines from my wine club A Taste of Monterey and I am looking forward to trying them. In fact, I think they may be part of the wines that we have this Thanksgiving, because heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", Alexander Smith, Alta Loma Vineyard, California, Chardonnay, Fairview Ranch, Grenache, Monterey, Pelerin Wines, Pinot Noir, Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Tondre Vineyard, Wrath Estate Winery | 2 Comments

The Duo in Grand Rapids

Posted on September 15, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While Ms. Yoga was up visiting us, it was not just all for pleasure, she also was up drumming up some business and making new connections, or in the modern parlance, she was networking. Ms. Yoga and my Bride both … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Amador County, California, Chardonnay, Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Fiddletown Estate AVA, Napa Valley, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Rice-MacDonald Vineyard, Tank Garage Winery, Viognier | Leave a comment

Keeping Up with Ms. Yoga

Posted on September 13, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I have never asked her, but I am sure that Ms. Yoga must have been voted “Miss Popular” in high school. When she is in town, there is just a whirl-wind of activity and she attempts to see everyone on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Butter, California, Chardonnay, Clarksburg, JaM Cellars, Leelanau Cellars, Leelanau Peninsula, Mendocino County, Merlot, Michigan, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

A Nice Dinner in Wyandotte

Posted on September 7, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Every now and then the Gods look down on us mere mortals and smile. Sometimes with busy work schedules and time constraints, it is not always easy to meet and have dinner, without a lot of extra driving around; and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, France, Gamay, Geyser Peak Winery, Groslot, Loire Valley, Riesling, Rose D'Anjou, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvion, Viognier | Leave a comment

Crystal Mountain

Posted on August 26, 2017 by thewineraconteur

Crystal Mountain is a resort in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan and it is a year- round facility. It is not far from Traverse City and is a major ski resort in the winter and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, France, Jean-Claude Boisset, Kirkland Signature, Les Ursulines, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rutherford | 2 Comments

Villa Marine Bar

Posted on August 24, 2017 by thewineraconteur

While we were up in the wine country, we took a side excursion to another village that we have been to before. We went to Frankfort, Michigan which sits on the Betsy Bay. There is quite a marina just off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged California, Caves de Cerca, Central Coast, Famega, Four Vines, Naked, Portugal, Rose, Santa Barbara County, Tinta Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca | 1 Comment

A Cab and a Petite Sirah

Posted on August 10, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that most people must think that I am really strange, there I am at a wine tasting and I keep my glassful of wine, until they empty a bottle and then I take the bottle and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Elevation, Heritance, Howell Mountain, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Park Muscatine Vineyard, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Retro Cellars, Rutherford, St. Helena, Syrah, Yountville | 2 Comments

Two Red Blends

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I had left the house earlier than normal to go to the wine tasting and I snagged the last chair at the bar. It was another evening there of a social media social night and was the placed packed. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Apriori, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Malbec, Merlot, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Rhinefarm, Sonoma County | Leave a comment

Was this a Chard?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by thewineraconteur

After leaving the bar we all slowly ambled off to the private dining room for the evening. There would be awards to be given for the assorted golf achievements. There would special accolades for the guest speakers and a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged California, Chardonnay, La Terre Wines | Leave a comment